Slappers in France - June 2016

[C00kiemonster]

Ordered a puncture repair kit, reflective stickers for the helmet and a hi viz waistcoat to pack away.

Anything else I need?

Make sure you have all your documents (including V5, license etc) with you. Check insurance covers you in europe fully comp.

Breakdown cover?

[Kwacky]

Insurance and breakdown cover is sorted.

Remind me about my v5, didn't realise I had to take that.

[C00kiemonster]

Insurance and breakdown cover is sorted.

Remind me about my v5, didn't realise I had to take that.

Its pedantic i know, but i have heard stories and we did when we first moved over. A decent waterproof wallet for it all too..

[Kwacky]

I've got a waterproof Overboard bum bag, that'll have my key documents in it.

[duke63]

Starting to get stuff together now.

EHIC card, driving licence, V5, Insurance docs, breakdown cover, medical insurance. Been told i need a fluor vest in case of breakdown.

I will bring my satnav and probably get a decent map.

I'm wearing my leathers and taking waterproofs.

Just taking the topbox and a tankbag.

Bike is going in for a service tomorrow so will be without it for probably a week.

Do you want to borrow a Kriega tailbag, Kwacky? I have a 20litre and a 30 litre version, whichever you prefer.

[Kwacky]

Thanks Duke. I've got a US10 and an R35 backpack. I'm sure I've got a magnetic tankbag kicking around as well. I'll take a look at the weekend.

[C00kiemonster]

Starting to get stuff together now.

EHIC card, driving licence, V5, Insurance docs, breakdown cover, medical insurance. Been told i need a fluor vest in case of breakdown.

I will bring my satnav and probably get a decent map.

I'm wearing my leathers and taking waterproofs.

Just taking the topbox and a tankbag.

Bike is going in for a service tomorrow so will be without it for probably a week.

Do you want to borrow a Kriega tailbag, Kwacky? I have a 20litre and a 30 litre version, whichever you prefer.

If you guys want to wash anything while your at ours (depends on the weather i guess) you would be welcome if it cuts down some of your luggage.

[Kwacky]

Cheers

[Kwacky]

Do I need a GB sticker on my bike? Can't seem to find out if I do. If I do I've no idea where it can go.

[Cav]

If I do I've no idea where it can go.

You can buy number plates with the GB sticker on them...

[C00kiemonster]

Do I need a GB sticker on my bike? Can't seem to find out if I do. If I do I've no idea where it can go.

Technically yes, but i don't suppose it would be too much of a problem. They do sell small ones for motorbike plates on eBay.

[duke63]

Not bothered before but you can get small ones from Halfrauds.

[Kwacky]

Just had an email to say that my ferry out is delayed and I won't be arriving until 15.45

Those bloody Frenchies and their strikes.

[Blade]

How long is it delayed by ?

Did they give a reason ?

[Kwacky]

2 hours due to industrial action at Cherbourg.

[duke63]

Mine too.

[Kwacky]

Duke, I've asked the ferry company if there are any bike spaces available for me on your sailing. Just in case they've had someone cancel.

[Blade]

Hopefully that's all it is guys.

[duke63]

We can do bugger all about it. Just turn up and hope it works out OK. I notice some sailings for tomorrow have been cancelled altogether.

Fuel strikes, port strikes, air strikes...at least France should be quiet.

[Kwacky]

Brittany have got back to me - still no room at the inn for a motorbike so it looks like we're sailing on different ships.

On the plus side we get time to enjoy breakfast at the hotel.